Walker not committing to backing Trump for president
While several Republicans have publicly said they would not support billionaire Donald Trump as the party’s presidential nominee, Governor Scott Walker is not quite ready to make that decision. Asked by reporters in Madison Friday about whether
Walker pressed on Lincoln Hills investigation (AUDIO)
Governor Scott Walker was pressed by reporters on Friday, about allegations at the state’s juvenile corrections facility. Taking questions from the media following an event at the Kohl Center in Madison, Walker responded to concerns at Lincoln
Winnebago County sheriff says suspect wanted to commit ‘suicide by cop’
The Winnebago County sheriff says the man shot outside of the Algoma town hall Thursday wanted to commit suicide by cop. Sheriff John Matz said Friday that deputies were called to 57-year-old Richard Klemz’s house shortly after
UW Board of Regents approves free speech policy
The UW System’s Board of Regents has approved a resolution aimed renewing a commitment to free speech and academic freedom on its campuses. While Regent President Regina Millner said on Friday that the policy was not the
Netflix releases trailer for Steven Avery documentary
With the premiere of a documentary series a week away, Netflix has released a trailer for its 10-part documentary on infamous Wisconsin killer Steven Avery. Avery was convicted of party to first-degree intentional homicide in 2007, for
Suspected burglar arrested after 30 mile chase
A Beloit man is under arrest after authorities say he was caught in the act burglarizing a home in Turtle Township and then led officers on a 30 mile chase. The Rock County Sheriff's Office says while
Bill would add new judges in seven Wisconsin counties
Seven Wisconsin counties would each get an additional circuit judge, under a bill that’s going through the state Legislature. The proposal would add court branches in Wood, Dunn, Polk, Jackson, Vilas, Calumet, and Marathon counties. State Representative
Janesville company gets big contract
Data Dimensions in Janesville has scored a new five-year contract, which means more than 100 new jobs. President and CEO Jonathan Boumstein tells the Gazette the new contract allows Data Dimensions to continue the document conversion services
Bill could expedite evictions in Wisconsin
Lawmakers heard testimony Thursday on sweeping legislation which, among numerous provisions, could make it easier for Wisconsin landlords to evict tenants. The state Assembly Committee on Housing and Real Estate held a public hearing on the measure (AB